What patterns exist in myths?
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What patterns exist in myths?
From http://members.bib-arch.org
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Natural ElementsExplanation: Elements found in nature are often used symbolically in myths.
From http://minhquach94.deviantart.com/art/Piece-11-Symbols-of-Nature
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Natural ElementsExamples: Earth – mother, creation, life, knowledge, nourishment
Gardens, forests
Seeds, fruit
Trees
From www.landofpyramids.org
From userealbutter.com
From www.manataka.org
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Natural ElementsMore examples: Water – cleansing, mystery, life Fire (sun) – change, purification Air/wind – breath, life, holy spirit
Thetis dipping her son Achilles into the River Styx
A phoenix dies, turns to ashes, and is reborn in fire
From smokeslair.comIsis blowing life back into her
dead husband, OsirisFrom religionnerd.com
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Natural ElementsTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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AnimalsExplanation: In myths, animals can represent human qualities, distractions, or desires. The animals used vary depending on the culture.
From http://muddycolors.blogspot.com
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AnimalsExamples: Serpent – evil, mystery, wisdom Spiders & their webs – weaving fate, creation, evil Birds – power, freedom, link to the gods, death, peace, creation
From www.museum.state.il.us
From www. flickr.com/photos/mharrsch
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AnimalsTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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ColorsExplanation: Colors are often used symbolically in myths.
From http://norse-mythology.org
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ColorsExamples: Black – chaos, mystery, death, evil White – purity, innocence, supernatural, spiritual
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ColorsMore examples: Red – blood, sacrifice, violent passion Green – growth and fertility OR death & decay
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ColorsTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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CirclesExplanation: Circles are often used in myths to represent cycles, unity, and life.
From http://www.windows2universe.org
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CirclesExamples: Seasons – occur in a cycle Yin & Yang – represent duality and unity Life – often depicted as a continuous cycle of death and rebirth
From http://www.morning-earth.org
From en.wikipedia.org
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CirclesTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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CreationExplanation: Creation myths explain why things exist or why things are the way they are.
From www.englisharticles.info From www.eso-garden.com
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CreationExample: “The World on Turtle’s Back” in an Iroquois myth describes how the Earth was grown on a turtle’s back.
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CreationTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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HeroesExplanation: Mythological heroes complete a difficult task despite temptations and receive a reward upon completion.
From http://www.artofmanliness.com
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HeroesExample: Hercules faced 12 labors which included battling several beasts. Upon completion, he was awarded immortality.
From pics4.this-pic.com
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HeroesTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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FemalesExplanation: Normally, the female archetype takes one of two forms: Good or Evil
From http://wwwusatoday.com
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FemalesExamples: Good – mother, beautiful, protection, life Evil – witches, sirens, spinners/weavers, ugly, danger, death
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FemalesTurn and talk: Where have you seen it?
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